Senior Contracts Administrator | Lower North Shore

McConnell Dowell; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our NSW team on a major infrastructure project on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Reporting to the commercial leadership, you will own the financial and contractual management of your area, lead subcontract procurement, variations and claims, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

This hands-on role requires five years' plus experience in construction, a solid commercial acumen, and

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in construction or infrastructure contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractor claims, variations and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and ability to resolve contractual issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build productive relationships.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations, variations, claims and contract close-out.
• Monitoring project costs, financial reporting, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Ensuring head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and managed.
• Supporting and mentoring other contract administration personnel.
• Working closely with project and commercial leaders to drive effective commercial outcomes.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Financial monitoring

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Tertiary qualification or substantial experience

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator | Lower North Shore

McConnell Dowell is looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our NSW team and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial outcomes, contribute to a growing project team and build your career with a hands-on business that values collaboration, initiative and strong commercial capability.

Why join McConnell Dowell?

• Make your mark on a new project and take ownership of your commercial outcomes.
• Join a growing NSW business with a strong infrastructure pipeline and opportunities to grow with it.
• Work alongside approachable, hands-on leaders who value collaboration, initiative and open communication.
• Be part of a genuinely supportive team with a down-to-earth culture and a shared focus on getting the job done.
• Build your career in an environment where good ideas are heard, relationships matter and commercial capability is valued.

McConnell Dowell is looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our NSW team and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial outcomes, contribute to a growing project team and build your career with a hands-on business that values collaboration, initiative and strong commercial capability.

Why join McConnell Dowell?

• Make your mark on a new project and take ownership of your commercial outcomes.
• Join a growing NSW business with a strong infrastructure pipeline and opportunities to grow with it.
• Work alongside approachable, hands-on leaders who value collaboration, initiative and open communication.
• Be part of a genuinely supportive team with a down-to-earth culture and a shared focus on getting the job done.
• Build your career in an environment where good ideas are heard, relationships matter and commercial capability is valued.

About the role

Reporting to the project’s commercial leadership, you will take responsibility for the financial and contractual management of your assigned area, protecting commercial outcomes while building strong relationships across the project team and subcontractor network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations, variations, claims and contract close-out.
• Monitoring project costs, financial reporting, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Ensuring head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and managed.
• Supporting and mentoring other contract administration personnel.
• Working closely with project and commercial leaders to drive effective commercial outcomes.

About you

You are an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator with sound commercial judgement, strong negotiation skills and the confidence to take ownership of your work.

You will bring:

• At least five years’ experience in construction or infrastructure contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor claims, variations and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and the ability to resolve contractual issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial industry experience.

If you’re looking for a role where your commercial expertise will make a genuine difference, and where you can contribute to a business with ambitious growth plans, we’d like to hear from you.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose isProviding a Better Life.We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.